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TCC 2020 | A Virtual Experience

 Agenda

 

Join us for three days of rich, virtual programming and networking opportunities with speakers, fellow attendees, and exhibitors. This program features speakers from around the world hosting sessions on high level strategy, technical case studies, supply chain insights, and exciting, new products and processes. Examine new markets and applications that are ripe for the introduction of high-performance thermoplastic composite solutions such as aerospace, automotive and offshore drilling.


Much like an in-person event, attendees will have dedicated time to browse the virtual exhibit hall and connect with those of interest through features like private chats and meeting scheduling.

 

All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time and you may need to adjust based on your current time zone. All registrants will also have unlimited access to recordings for 90 days after the event.

 

Attendees will have unlimited access to all session recordings for 90 days after the live virtual event.

 

*Agenda is subject to change.

    • Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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      8:00 AM  -  10:00 AM
      Open Exhibit Hall
      10:00 AM  -  10:10 AM
      Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
      10:10 AM  -  10:55 AM
      Aerospace Applications for High Performance Thermoplastic Composites

      NASA has projected that demand for commercial aircraft will double by 2030, and increased demand for defense applications, unmanned systems, and the emerging market of urban air mobility will further drive the need for simplified processes and increased automation. As Boeing seeks to meet this demand, there is increasing potential for high performance thermoplastic composites to manufacture primary and secondary structures. In January 2020, Boeing hosted over 40 companies and federal agencies in St. Louis to develop a technology roadmap to meet this demand. This presentation will review the background, progress that has been made, and the innovative needs required to realize the benefits of thermoplastic composites.

      Sponsored by: solvay_primary_horizontal_single_colour_rgb (1)

       

       

      Speakers:
      11:00 AM  -  11:25 AM
      Transition from Thermoset to Thermoplastic Composites in Road and Rail Transportation Equipment

      This session will explore why road transportation equipment has transitioned from structural thermoset composites to structural thermoplastic composites as a solution for serial production. Join a speaker with over 25 years experience with thermoset materials that is now utilizing emerging thermoplastic technology.

      Sponsored by: cmp-458-_logo

       

      Speakers:
      11:25 AM  -  11:40 AM
      Morning Break
      11:45 AM  -  12:10 PM
      AFP of Double-Curved Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructure Skin
      This session investigates the processing of a complex 3D part with double curvature surface and confined space constraints via AFP in-situ consolidation. Convergence zones with tow end gaps and other in-process factors and characteristics are identified. This work fabricated a set of validation articles by applying the appropriate processing settings.
      Speakers:
      12:15 PM  -  12:40 PM
      Press Forming Simulation of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite
      Numerical simulation is a powerful tool in manufacturing since it provides a lower cost and faster analysis than actual trial-and-error testing. Press forming manufacturing simulation can be realized with many system configurations including different boundary conditions and material set up. In this presentation, Solvay presents numerical analysis, advanced material card development and validation of a real component manufactured through press forming using thermoplastic prepreg material. The speaker will present an efficient tool and methodology for predicting fiber direction, highlights potential fabric wrinkling, reduces tooling risk, and helps identify factors related to the press forming process for continuous fiber composite structures.
      Speakers:
      12:45 PM  -  1:10 PM
      Using Process Simulation for The Advanced Forming of a Thermoplastic Composite Part
      Process simulation is key for a first-time-right design of complex molds and blank handling systems for the stamp forming of advanced thermoplastic composite parts. The development of a tool and forming strategy for the manufacturing of an aerospace part will be demonstrated using virtual forming software.
      Speakers:
      1:10 PM  -  2:25 PM
      Break with Exhibitors
      2:30 PM  -  2:55 PM
      Design and Material Selection of Thermoplastic Composite Panels for Structural Components
      Composite sandwich panels, made with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic facesheets thermally bonded to an internal core, are designed to maximize performance while minimizing weight. In this presentation, we will discuss design and material selection considerations and explore the unique performance advantages of thermoplastic composite sandwich panels. Key topics include an overview of thermoplastic composite sandwich panel construction, performance characteristics, material selection, fabrication and forming methods, and applications for composite panels as structural components.
      Speakers:
      3:00 PM  -  3:25 PM
      A Holistic Approach to Automated Fiber Placement Manufactured Parts
      Discover the benefits of ManufacturingMaterialPerformance multi-scale simulations for accurate performance evaluation of designs including effect of defects and learn how to know the performance of your part before any physical testing. Simulation can save time and money for parts manufactured utilizing an automated fiber placement process.
      Speakers:
      3:25 PM  -  3:40 PM
      Afternoon Break
      3:45 PM  -  4:10 PM
      Baseline and Long-term Properties of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
      Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are being widely used because of their high strength and toughness, light weight, and shorter process time. These properties vary with the types of polymer and fiber reinforcement. The short-term and long-term properties for four representative (CFRTP) composites will be compared and discussed in this presentation.
      Speakers:
      4:15 PM  -  4:40 PM
      Nose Wheel Well Bulkhead Demonstrator Build
      This presentation showcases the utilization of automated fiber placement (AFP), stamp forming and fastener-free welding for the manufacture of a nose wheel well bulkhead demonstrator using thermoplastic composite materials. The manufactured components feature thick sections, pad-ups, and fiber steering. Coupons were extracted from the demonstrators for mechanical analysis to characterize the weld strength for each joining process, with the results reported in this presentation.
      Speakers:
      4:40 PM  -  4:50 PM
      Day One Closing Remarks
      4:50 PM  -  6:30 PM
      Open Exhibit Hall
    • Thursday, April 30, 2020
    •  
      8:00 AM  -  10:00 AM
      Open Exhibit Hall
      10:00 AM  -  10:10 AM
      Day Two Opening Remarks
      10:10 AM  -  11:05 AM
      Automated Fiber Placement - A Panel Discussion

      Sponsored by: TORAY_TAC_combi_B_RGB

       

       

      Moderators:
      Speakers:
      11:10 AM  -  11:35 AM
      Thermoplastic Joining Technology Study
      In this work, five joining technologies were investigated for efficacy in assembling thermoplastic composite components: AFP welding, induction welding, resistance welding, autoclave fusion and adhesive bonding. The performance of welded joints was investigated using a pull-off load scenario for skin-stiffener configuration utilizing PEKK and PAEK thermoplastic composite materials. The fabrication process and weld strength results are reported.
      Speakers:
      11:35 AM  -  11:50 AM
      Morning Break
      11:55 AM  -  12:20 PM
      CFRTPs and Mobility: Now and in the Future
      Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites can be ideal materials for mobility applications where stiffness, strength, light-weighting, part consolidation and/or aesthetics are important. Ease of handling and processing of CFRTP tapes and laminates, along with the materials’ strong sustainability attributes can add to advantages over conventional and other materials. This presentation will provide an overview of MaezioTM composites, their value propositions for mobility, and present current commercial mobility applications, prototypes, and future application concepts
      Speakers:
      12:25 PM  -  12:50 PM
      Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Implementation Challenges and Opportunities in Aerospace
      Exploring the state of the art of forming Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Aerospace regarding the material, layup, consolidation, and the challenges and opportunities within each segment. Explore growth challenges from past implementations and new challenges as the TPC market grows in both rate, complexity, and physical size. Also explore opportunities for automation, industry needs for support and breakthroughs needed to take TPC’s to the next level.
      Speakers:
      12:55 PM  -  1:20 PM
      Novel Approach to Thermoplastic Composite Production Enables Localized Design Optimization
      Join us to learn about a new approach to producing thermoplastic composites. The WEAV3D process is a continuous, roll-to-roll composite forming technology that converts thermoplastic tape into woven composite lattice preforms. The lattice acts as a structural skeleton, enhancing part strength and toughness. The process enables the combination of continuous and discontinuous fibers, creating a hybrid length-scale composite that costs less than composites made solely from continuous fibers, while still providing similar performance.
      Speakers:
      1:20 PM  -  2:35 PM
      Break with Exhibitors
      2:40 PM  -  3:05 PM
      Hybrid Overmolded Thermoplastic Composite Part Design
      Aircraft brackets and system attachments may provide a unique opportunity to accelerate the usage of TCP materials by offering a faster path to qualification when compared to larger composite components. Proving material combinations by flying parts with simple geometries and isolated loads could enable the industry to better predict and validate part performance with current analytical tools. This presentation outlines the development of a load-bearing thermoplastic “hybrid” bracket to replace a metal storage bin bracket.
      Speakers:
      3:10 PM  -  3:35 PM
      Overmolding with Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Selective Reinforcement
      Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are being widely used because of their high strength and toughness, light weight, and shorter process time. These properties vary with the types of polymer and fiber reinforcement. The short-term and long-term properties for four representative (CFRTP) composites will be compared and discussed in this presentation.
      Speakers:
      3:35 PM  -  3:50 PM
      Afternoon Break
      3:55 PM  -  4:20 PM
      Advances in Understanding the Properties of Thermoplastic Composites

      Millions of commercial aircraft parts are currently being produced from structural thermoplastic composites. The future is expected to bring larger and more complex parts. Material suppliers need to provide products that meet the growing needs. This means they need to better understand not only the mechanical properties but also what material characteristics effect part manufacture. This paper will detail the material characteristics required to produce large and complex parts and the work being done to identify and commercialize these products.

      Sponsored by: michelman_2c_primary (2)

       

      Speakers:
      4:25 PM  -  4:50 PM
      Advancements in Process Automation and High Rate Manufacturing
      The presentation will introduce the National Composites Centre and will discuss outcomes from the most recent NCC research and development activity for thermoplastic composites manufacturing. Focussing on process automation for the high rate manufacture of thermoplastic composites, the presentation explores the latest developments in both industrial-scale braiding of commingled carbon-fibre/thermoplastic composites and injection overmoulding of continuous-fibre thermoplastic laminates. The research outcomes are related to specific aerospace and automotive projects and applications.
      Speakers:
      4:50 PM  -  5:00 PM
      Day Two Closing Remarks
      5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM
      Open Exhibit Hall
    • Friday, May 1, 2020
    •  
      8:00 AM  -  10:00 AM
      Open Exhibit Hall
      10:00 AM  -  10:10 AM
      Day Three Opening Remarks
      10:10 AM  -  10:55 AM
      Automotive Trends & Market Solutions for High Performance Thermoplastic Composites

      The demand for lightweight, resilient materials solutions is increasing in the US and around the world for automotive and trucking. Changes in powertrain, consumer preferences, and functional requirements are creating opportunities for innovative material systems and subsystems. In addition, there is the need for scale and high volume production. This presentation will cover these technology trends and how new functionality is required to meet future vehicle use cases and propulsion systems.

      Sponsored by:  LUNA_Logo4c

      Speakers:
      11:00 AM  -  11:25 AM
      Advances in Automated and Tool-less Layup of High-Temperature Thermoplastic Parts
      In this presentation, we explore improvements in automated layup of thermoplastic composites for parts in aviation. First, we present problems that arise in this process, including advancements in process parameters, machine hardware, and methods of control. We share experiences from many tests on coupons, small scale parts, and mid-size prototypes, using PPS, PEKK, and PEEK material. Finally, we share results from a dual-robot cell designed and used for tool-less layup of 3D-shaped TPCs.
      Speakers:
      11:25 AM  -  11:40 AM
      Morning Break
      11:45 AM  -  12:10 PM
      Continuous Production Process for High Performance Thermoplastic Composites
      Speakers:
      12:15 PM  -  12:40 PM
      Long Fiber Thermoplastic Applications in Offshore Drilling
      The material selection, design and development of an offshore clamp, using glass fiber LFT will be presented. The work includes FEA analysis, mechanical and environmental testing of the materials in ambient and high temperatures and atmospheric and 6000 psi pressure. Resultant characterization and methodologies developed for the recycling of the machining residue will also be presented. The successful implementation resulted in significant savings in operational costs per drill exploration on offshore oil rigs.
      Speakers:
      12:40 PM  -  1:55 PM
      Break with Exhibitors
      2:00 PM  -  2:25 PM
      Accelerating the Deployment of Structural Thermoplastic Composites for Next Generation Automotive an
      Cost, complexity and a lack of design know how have limited the broader adoption of structural thermoplastic composites. New, cost effective, continuous and discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials and overmolding production processes support the potential for broader adoption of structural thermoplastics in the very near term. This presentation will provide an overview of thermoplastic organosheet material technology, key performance and design criteria and case studies of innovative applications of structural TP composites.
      Speakers:
      2:30 PM  -  3:40 PM
      Bonding & Joining - A Panel Discussion
      Moderators:
      Speakers:
      3:40 PM  -  4:00 PM
      Conference Closing Remarks
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